iOS 7 unveiled, includes new UI and features – all you need to know

Activation lock

Activation lock is an interesting security feature of the Find My iPhone app that will render stolen iOS devices useless when stolen. Even after a wipe performed by thieves, an iPhone won’t be activated without a proper set of credentials (iCloud login).

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A few days ago we learned that various companies have been summoned to a meeting in New York to discuss way of preventing smartphone theft. Apple and Google are two of the companies invited to attend, and it looks like Apple already have a solution in place for trying to prevent thefts.

Apple Maps

Demoed during the OS X Mavericks introduction, the new Apple Maps will let users send Apple Maps turn-by-turn directions from OS X devices to iOS devices. The OS X app also offers local search support, reviews and photos of the locations the user is searching for.

The OS X Apple Maps app also integrates with the OS X Calendar app – and presumably with the iOS Calendar app – to include travel time for various Apple Maps entries in Calendar.

Other features

In addition to the iOS 7 features mentioned above, Apple has demoed other features during the event like the newly redesigned Weather app that offers visual effects matching the actual weather, the new Calendar app that’s similar to the OS X Mavericks app, the new Mail app that has new gestures support similar to some of the ones available in iOS email app Mailbox, support for Weibo, FaceTime audio calls, blocking of unwanted calls, FaceTime and messages, and lots of other features that will be discovered once iOS 7 is launched.

Release date and compatibility

Without specifically mentioning a launch date for its new mobile OS, Apple said that iOS 7 will arrive this fall, presumably with new mobile hardware in tow, including at least a new iPhone and iPad. Rumors abound about the number and kind of new iOS devices at this time, but nothing is confirmed.

Not all iOS 7 features will be available on all these devices, with some of them restricted to certain products. Such features include Panorama picture support, camera filters, AirDrop and Siri.

Developers will have access to iOS 7 betas for the iPhone and iPod touch starting today.

Wrap up

The new iOS 7 is a complete OS redesign that feels like a completely new mobile OS, yet one that has familiar functionality. Like its predecessors, it will surely be popular with some buyers, and could be even more appealing to those people that criticized the latest iOS generations, considering that this is the first major redesign of the iOS UI.

Some of you will say that some of those features demoed in iOS 7 are already available in Android including lock screen notifications, quick toggles, multitasking, automatic app updates and the smarter features behind the Apple Maps. Some of you will say that the new multitasking interface looks WebOS-y, while the color palette chosen for iOS 7 is somewhat similar to some of the colors used in Windows Phone. Some of you will point out that certain design and functionality choices are similar to certain apps including Instagram, Mailbox and Clear.

But it’s too early to throw any stones – after all, the bickering about who’s copying who, who was first with what feature will never stop, and the patent-based battles will still march on.

That said, we’re certainly interested to see how Google will fight iOS 7 in the coming months, as the company is expected to release an Android update in the very near future – Android 4.3 – and a major one later this fall.

Am I the only one who thinks this interface looks like the Any.DO app?

James

I had to take another look and it does surprisingly.

scb1898

Dang! I expected many more comments. I like the new look and features os iOS 7. I’m glad I’ve had them on Android.

tyrtok

so revolutionary new! oh wait, i have them on my S3 already. not to mention that given such a small screen on driving mode, is there a higher chance u will get into an accident?

seyss

jealousy distilled into one comment

IncCo

There is literally Nothing to be jealous about, since they didnt introduce anything that android doesnt already have..

IncCo

There is literally Nothing to be jealous about, since they didnt introduce anything that android doesnt already have..

AnotherAndroidKid

Now now. ios has its place. My mother in law for example.

Plus, we should be happy the iphoners are getting new features to them.

NoTechSup

Don’t want to be the one in the family that got grandpa the ipad for xmas because it “just works”. He’s going to have a lot of questions for you when all his icons change shape and color

AnotherAndroidKid

Now now. ios has its place. My mother in law for example.

Plus, we should be happy the iphoners are getting new features to them.

NoTechSup

Don’t want to be the one in the family that got grandpa the ipad for xmas because it “just works”. He’s going to have a lot of questions for you when all his icons change shape and color

Apple Sucks

The most of them are copied from Android 4.2 feautures. All of them are just very old ones that existed in almost every Android. Apple keep stooping so low that it is getting despicable.

RodneyE.Jones

So, you don’t think that 4.2 borrowed from the originator of this look?… Windowsphone!! Microsoft is responsible for this modern look whether you want to admit it or not.

RodneyE.Jones

So, you don’t think that 4.2 borrowed from the originator of this look?… Windowsphone!! Microsoft is responsible for this modern look whether you want to admit it or not.

Võ Hoàng Trí Dũng

He is talking the features, man. The looks is just a 100% originate from WP, which makes it funnier, because it’s kinda sucks. Not to mention the very stupid color scheme.

Võ Hoàng Trí Dũng

He is talking the features, man. The looks is just a 100% originate from WP, which makes it funnier, because it’s kinda sucks. Not to mention the very stupid color scheme.

Ivan Myring

And MIUI.

Ivan Myring

And MIUI.

http://petercast.net Peterson Silva

Just a huge MEH for features + a huge YUCK for design. Ridiculous…

Dimitris Ziwgas

do you finally beg to android apple so did you decide copy its style heh?sheeps…..android owns .i.

EvenInTheDarkestHour

Wow, this looks oddly familliar…

Texas Black

whack!!!!!!! terrible android copy….

androidjunkie11

Let’s play, “Count the ‘original’ Apple updates”! Here’s how to play: You simply watch the video, and count as many Apple “original ideas” that Android has already released months/years before this, and post them in the comment section!

#1 Preview of currently running apps with the app icon AND screenshots of the apps (Android already did it).

#2 The ability to swipe away currently running apps (Android already did it).

#5 A control center for things like wifi,bluetooth, ect, all with the drag of a finger (Android already did it).

#6 Full-screen web browsing…even though iOS 7 doesn’t even let you use literally the whole screen (Android already did it…and you can use the ENTIRE full-screen).

#7 A slide to unlock screen that doesn’t actually show a bar to slide, but is invisible in order to look sleeker (Android already did it).

#8 Transparent screens. (Android already did it with the options of using apps that change the launcher…something that Apple still won’t allow).

#9 Automatic Updates (Android already did it…YEARS ago).

#10 Photo date tagging (Android already did it).

#11 Automatically organizing photos based on date taken (Android already did it).

#12 Air Drop…Really? Bluetooth does the same thing without using up your data plan. (Bluetooth already did it).

#13 The ability to see web browser bookmarks in screenshot form (Android already did it).

#14 The ability to swipe through different internet tabs (Android already did it).

#15 iTunes Radio…Pandora did this ages ago. (Android already did it with Google Music All Access…AND you can listen to any full song you want (combination of Pandora and Spotify))

If this was a drinking game, we’d all be passed out by now lol

Genesoid

Please… you make a list of how iOS copies Android when iOS came first. Now I know they say iSheep can be ridiculous but an-tards are in a league of their own!!
How about you show some balance and count all the features iOS had when android was still making cupcakes and donuts. Add that to the fact the over 30% of android users are still 1 or 2 generations behind when 90% of iOS users are on the current generation of their OS.
I’m not picky about any OS, but your comments are worse than those on idownloadblog. LOL

androidjunkie11

Using the argument that iOS isn’t copying Android because their OS came first is like saying that Ford hasn’t copied anybody ever because they came out with the first car…you sir are a moron and I weep for your children’s sake.

androidjunkie11

Using the argument that iOS isn’t copying Android because their OS came first is like saying that Ford hasn’t copied anybody ever because they came out with the first car…you sir are a moron and I weep for your children’s sake.

mustache

Ford did not come up with the first car, but rather pioneered the mass production of cars.

Trent Richards

This misinformation is as common as “The iPhone was the first smartphone”

mustache

Ford did not come up with the first car, but rather pioneered the mass production of cars.

Trent Richards

This misinformation is as common as “The iPhone was the first smartphone”

R4

It wasn’t, and apple never claimed it to be the first smartphone, but what they did is reinvent the smartphones. Smartphones before the iPhone were just blackberries, preppie doesn’t even consider them as smartphones nowadays

Trent Richards

Well I didn’t say anything about Apple claiming the iPhone to be the first smartphone. That is a common misconception though, much like Ford inventing the car. Furthermore the LG Prada was no blackberry, nor was the windows smartphones or the Nokia smartphones running symbian. Apple didn’t reinvent the smartphone, they simply improved on previous versions. Not one aspect of the original iPhone was unique. Each of the features was present in at least one other smartphone before it.

R4

Yes, but iPhone’s improvement made these touchscreen smartphones available for anyone and inspired many other OSs. If you remember in 2007 Eric Schmidt saying “this product is going to be hot” on Mac World, when iPhone was first announced, but guess what? in a years time Google created its own OS. So who started this war of copying each other?

People compare iPhones with Samsung Galaxy S4, HTC One and Xperia Z, but come on, they are comparing one phone with 3 or 4 different phones. Ive been using an Android for the last 2 months and yes, it was pretty impressive for the first few weeks but it wasnt as quick, the app quality in the Play store is poor, i mean the 5th most popular app last week was a farting app O.o and many apps such as Facebook, Audible (owned by Amazon), and stock apps had either poor quality or glitches. Apple raised the standards of Apps and gave opportunities for Indie developers to create high quality apps with their SDK.

Trent Richards

Google didnt copy iOS in a year. In fact Google didn’t copy iOS at all. You seriously need to do your research before making these bold claims. Development of the Android OS began in 2003 under a company named Android Inc. iOS development began in 2004. In 2005 Google purchased Android Inc. and continued the development of the Android OS. In Oct of 2007 Android was revealed to the world just a few short months after the iPhone was released. Android was fully functional at the time and already more feature rich than the current version of iOS. For instance Android had the ability to install apps, something that Apple didn’t even announce until later that same month and didn’t have in place until 5 months later in March of 2008. The fact that you think Google copied iOS at all, much less managed to do it in a year shows your ignorance to mobile history as well as how long it takes to develop a mobile OS. It took Apple 3 full years to develop iOS and Android was under development for 4 years. Android development began before iOS and the fact that Apple beat them to completion by a few months does not mean that Google copied iOS. You Apple fan boys need to let that one go. It is complete misinformation.

R4

More features than the current iOS? seriously? Android only became as good as iOS with Gingerbread. Android runs on Linux, but iOS runs on UNIX, it really doesn’t take an Einstein to work out which is better. Research for iOS began since Newton. Google bought Android AFTER iOS production began.

And i dont understand why people say android 1.6 is better than iOS 7. Ive got the latest android and it already has way more glitches than my iPhone ever had, ever since i started using iPhones.

Trent Richards

Yes it was more feature rich than the first version of iOS. Seriously, do your research man.

R4

Installing app is a pretty big feature since apps are what you use the most, and iOS has better quality in its apps (generally). yes android has slightly more apps but iOS has way more professional and good quality indie apps.

Trent Richards

Once again you have nothing to rebuttal my points with so you side step and make some completely different point. Installing apps is a big feature, one that Android had when it was revealed in 2007 but iOS was lacking at the time. You initially made the claim that Google copied iOS in a year and I thoroughly disproved that naive notion with indisputable facts and time lines. You clearly haven’t done your research, aren’t qualified for this discussion and really just need to stop.

Rob Mahon

Trouble is, even Android 1.6 did stuff that you’re only now just getting on ios7.
But, we’re happy for you that you’re getting the features to make a great phone, it’s a shame Jobs had to die before you were allowed to have them.

Rob Mahon

Trouble is, even Android 1.6 did stuff that you’re only now just getting on ios7.
But, we’re happy for you that you’re getting the features to make a great phone, it’s a shame Jobs had to die before you were allowed to have them.

R4

stuff like?

Wildfire

you sir are simply idiot

You live in an imaginary world where the iPhone revolutioned smartphones, it’s just crap. iphone knew a large success in the past but doesn’t mean was the best. It’s just marketing which helped

For your information ,actually the dominant version of android is jelly bean, followed by gingerbread and ICS.

Interesting that you say iOS came first. Android development started in 2003 where iOS development started in 2004. iOS did release months earlier than Android although the same year and with less features. You need to research mobile history over the past 10 years.

Trent Richards

Interesting that you say iOS came first. Android development started in 2003 where iOS development started in 2004. iOS did release months earlier than Android although the same year and with less features. You need to research mobile history over the past 10 years.

vacfuzzy

U mad,bro?

Vineen Manarang

iOS coming first doesn’t mean Google copied them.

30% of Android users may be 1-2 generations behind the latest Android operating system doesn’t mean they don’t like the latest OS or can’t avail it, it is because they either had the sufficient, “useful” features in their smartphone or simply doesn’t care whether they have the latest OS or not.

90% of iOS users may be on the current generation of iOS but most of the time they get disappointed for upgrading and then find ways to downgrade to a lower version. I’ve seen many iOS users saying that their iDevice now looks like Android, feels like Android. Others upgraded because simply, it’s mainstream, it’s in, then get disappointed in the end. And others will say that it’s beautiful simply because they own at least one iDevice.

MasterMuffin

And here’s a list of different operating systems that they “stole” from (add if you find more): Android (duuh), Windows Phome, WebOs, Sailfish and it even somehow resembles the look of Symbian/MeeGo, MeeGo was the first thing that came to my mind when I saw iOs7!

MasterMuffin

And here’s a list of different operating systems that they “stole” from (add if you find more): Android (duuh), Windows Phome, WebOs, Sailfish and it even somehow resembles the look of Symbian/MeeGo, MeeGo was the first thing that came to my mind when I saw iOs7!

John-Phillip Saayman

Not to mention the swipes which are very BB10

John-Phillip Saayman

Not to mention the swipes which are very BB10

MasterMuffin

Added :)

MasterMuffin

Added :)

Ivan Myring

And meego

Ivan Myring

And meego

Matt White

Google and Samsung get your lawyers ready they should have a hay day! Sent from my nexus with 4.2 running every new innovation coming already!

Benjamin Pavel

Wow…for the first time i kinda really like the theme.
So sleek and light.
I hope Google will introduce light theme in KLP.

chris

I’ll tell you why you like it, it’s because it resembles the android ecosystem lol

Benjamin Pavel

LoL could be true. xD
But still i am a bit jealous as i really love such sleek and light themes. >.<

http://petercast.net Peterson Silva

There’s nothing to be jealous about, really, you can have most of it right now; just look around for Nova / Apex / Go Launcher themes + icon themes and there you have it (have a look at the MIUI icon pack, people say Apple really ripped it off).

Benjamin Pavel

LoL could be true. xD
But still i am a bit jealous as i really love such sleek and light themes. >.<

http://petercast.net Peterson Silva

There’s nothing to be jealous about, really, you can have most of it right now; just look around for Nova / Apex / Go Launcher themes + icon themes and there you have it (have a look at the MIUI icon pack, people say Apple really ripped it off).

Ivan Myring

Try some CyanogenMod themes.

Ivan Myring

Try some CyanogenMod themes.

Devaughn Miller

Copy much. It’s time to take apple to court Google

DrCarpy

Is it just me or does look a little like….I don’t know…ANDROID? Control Center sounds like app drawer, reminders = Google Keep. Translucent stuff, every launcher in Android does that? Why does conventional media not state this? Why is Apple given so much credit for innovation when they simply don’t? So later this year when they release the 4.8 iPhone, will the media still give them credit then,yes CNet I’m looking at you….Where I come if you acted like apple, you wouldn’t be a leader, you’d be a follower.

RodneyE.Jones

Well, it looks like Windowsphone.. If it looks anything like Android its because Android took desing cues from Windowsphone.. Its a FACT, and everyone knows, that Microsoft came up with this modern UI design language years ago.. WP was first with this look, and there’s no doubt about it!

Zerox didn’t pioneer this specific design language.. Microsoft did, and that’s a well known fact! Its called Metro, and even reviewers are referring to it as being “metroish” just quit being a idiot and give credit where credit is due..

RodneyE.Jones

Well, it looks like Windowsphone.. If it looks anything like Android its because Android took desing cues from Windowsphone.. Its a FACT, and everyone knows, that Microsoft came up with this modern UI design language years ago.. WP was first with this look, and there’s no doubt about it!

Zerox didn’t pioneer this specific design language.. Microsoft did, and that’s a well known fact! Its called Metro, and even reviewers are referring to it as being “metroish” just quit being a idiot and give credit where credit is due..

Ivan Myring

Flat colours aren’t a design. Anyway… MIUI

RodneyE.Jones

But, they obviously copied more than just the flat aspect if the design. The WHOLE design language has been emulated.. I’m just saying that they should’ve either choose a different design language, or created a new one of their own.. Its possible because when WP7 came out it was totally different than the others.. The Metro language goes back to the Zune media player, and you have to admit that THIS IS MICROSOFT’S DESIGN LANGUAGE! And, google started to implement it in ICS after they saw what MS came up with in WP. This is FACT!

Ivan Myring

Flat colours aren’t a design. Anyway… MIUI

RodneyE.Jones

But, they obviously copied more than just the flat aspect if the design. The WHOLE design language has been emulated.. I’m just saying that they should’ve either choose a different design language, or created a new one of their own.. Its possible because when WP7 came out it was totally different than the others.. The Metro language goes back to the Zune media player, and you have to admit that THIS IS MICROSOFT’S DESIGN LANGUAGE! And, google started to implement it in ICS after they saw what MS came up with in WP. This is FACT!

steven rigby

Totally unrelated, but just a tip. As someone who is barely reading anything you’re saying, your constant insisting that things are FACTs makes me imagine you as someone who is making up things and trying to convince me that they’re real. Not trying to be a hater, just thought it’d be good to know how you sound.
I know it’s the internet and yada yada yada, but you can win arguments by convincing facts rather than declaring them.

RodneyE.Jones

Thanks for the lesson Steven❕ Your thoughts are greatly appreciated…..

IncCo

So basically nothing that android doesnt already have..

IncCo

So basically nothing that android doesnt already have..

protoss

the level of maturity in the comment section are so incredibly high…

protoss

the level of maturity in the comment section are so incredibly high…

http://petercast.net Peterson Silva

Funny thing, after watching some I/O sessions on design I can’t help but nitpick on that calendar screenshot on the left. I mean, ” ‘Take Marty to vet’ is next up on your calendar, in 49 minutes.” just seems like a terrible overkill; it would seriously get in my way to getting calendar information, like you have to actually “pay attention” to what you’re reading for some seconds until you kind of understand what is going on: just “time – name of event” like in Google Now is much more straightforward.

Also, this is, again, more of a philosoraptor debate, but… How can a text message be missed? A call is a window of opportunity, you have to get it right away or… you missed it. How would you miss a message? It’s always there for you to do something with it. You either miss all of those that are not seen at the precise moment they arrive at the messaging app (ergo nearly all texts are missed texts) or you miss none, as they are always there for you to reply or decide to ignore and so forth…

http://petercast.net Peterson Silva

Funny thing, after watching some I/O sessions on design I can’t help but nitpick on that calendar screenshot on the left. I mean, ” ‘Take Marty to vet’ is next up on your calendar, in 49 minutes.” just seems like a terrible overkill; it would seriously get in my way to getting calendar information, like you have to actually “pay attention” to what you’re reading for some seconds until you kind of understand what is going on: just “time – name of event” like in Google Now is much more straightforward.

Also, this is, again, more of a philosoraptor debate, but… How can a text message be missed? A call is a window of opportunity, you have to get it right away or… you missed it. How would you miss a message? It’s always there for you to do something with it. You either miss all of those that are not seen at the precise moment they arrive at the messaging app (ergo nearly all texts are missed texts) or you miss none, as they are always there for you to reply or decide to ignore and so forth…

http://www.geek-news.net/ GeekNewsNet

They finally made an iDevice I might use, they had to make something that is almost identical to my GS3/GS4 to get it there but hey…if that’s what it takes right /sarcasm

http://www.geek-news.net/ GeekNewsNet

They finally made an iDevice I might use, they had to make something that is almost identical to my GS3/GS4 to get it there but hey…if that’s what it takes right /sarcasm

No name

it is good for us as android users if apple keep copying android and stay in the market it mean google will keep invent new things.

BUT I THINK GOOGLE SHOULD SUE APPLE!!!!!!

No name

it is good for us as android users if apple keep copying android and stay in the market it mean google will keep invent new things.

BUT I THINK GOOGLE SHOULD SUE APPLE!!!!!!

ggy

i don’t get it, why android site wrote an article about iOS device :|

Leonardo Baez

oh man… is in the 4th line of the note….

“after all,when the main Android rivals get updated, we simply have to check them out.”

ggy

i don’t get it, why android site wrote an article about iOS device :|

Leonardo Baez

oh man… is in the 4th line of the note….

“after all,when the main Android rivals get updated, we simply have to check them out.”

http://www.friv3.co/ friv 3

The user interface and new features, this update is good for me. I will share some information with her ​​friends.

http://www.friv3.co/ friv 3

The user interface and new features, this update is good for me. I will share some information with her ​​friends.

redbaronmia

In the past it was Android who borrow from iOS, now in the Present is iOS who is borrowing why, Well Apple is a follower now

Apple_Nexus

As they say “if you can’t beat them, join them!” I too was surprised to see so much Android influence right down to the typography. Why’d they rip off so much and not gesture typing? Come on Apple!

redbaronmia

In the past it was Android who borrow from iOS, now in the Present is iOS who is borrowing why, Well Apple is a follower now

Apple_Nexus

As they say “if you can’t beat them, join them!” I too was surprised to see so much Android influence right down to the typography. Why’d they rip off so much and not gesture typing? Come on Apple!

No One

As soon as iPhone 5S release, I will be back to iPhone. Finally they have added the control centre for quick setting which is the 1 of 2 feature that I love about Android phone. Adding widget then it will be perfect for me.

For many of you out there saying they copy from android or wp, seriously do you have anything better to do beside trash talk about each other over something that not even owned or created by you? Apple sue Samsung, Samsung sue Apple? I really don’t give a damn, just make me a good product then I am happy. Should you be happy to have more competitors in the market because you will have more choices?

From my point of view, I think originally Android did work hard to catch up Apple therefore Android community can get a really good OS now. With Apple also they need to work hard now catch up with Android which will bring good to iOS user. So at the end of day consumer (us) will get the best out of them.

No One

As soon as iPhone 5S release, I will be back to iPhone. Finally they have added the control centre for quick setting which is the 1 of 2 feature that I love about Android phone. Adding widget then it will be perfect for me.

For many of you out there saying they copy from android or wp, seriously do you have anything better to do beside trash talk about each other over something that not even owned or created by you? Apple sue Samsung, Samsung sue Apple? I really don’t give a damn, just make me a good product then I am happy. Should you be happy to have more competitors in the market because you will have more choices?

From my point of view, I think originally Android did work hard to catch up Apple therefore Android community can get a really good OS now. With Apple also they need to work hard now catch up with Android which will bring good to iOS user. So at the end of day consumer (us) will get the best out of them.

Võ Hoàng Trí Dũng

I don’t think Apple is providing us with a choice yet. I can’t just go bank-robbing for 500$ for an unlocked iPhone 5. And to be serious, the cheap iPhone leaked images gave me a real unpolished experience. While with 300$, I can get myself an unlocked Samsung/Sony with the same specs as iPhone 5. Now, where is the choice?

Võ Hoàng Trí Dũng

I don’t think Apple is providing us with a choice yet. I can’t just go bank-robbing for 500$ for an unlocked iPhone 5. And to be serious, the cheap iPhone leaked images gave me a real unpolished experience. While with 300$, I can get myself an unlocked Samsung/Sony with the same specs as iPhone 5. Now, where is the choice?

No One

Never said Apple give you choice, I said “Should you be happy to have more competitors in the market because you will have more choices?”. The choice are Android or iOS. Why ppl have to pay thousand of dollars for a branded name wallet when they can buy cheap on for like $10? Both of them have same spec too can hold your credit card, your money and so on. I think this example is simple enough for you to understand the concept for branding over the features.

No One

Never said Apple give you choice, I said “Should you be happy to have more competitors in the market because you will have more choices?”. The choice are Android or iOS. Why ppl have to pay thousand of dollars for a branded name wallet when they can buy cheap on for like $10? Both of them have same spec too can hold your credit card, your money and so on. I think this example is simple enough for you to understand the concept for branding over the features.

Trent Richards

Android never had to catch up to iOS. Apple has been trying to get iOS caught up to Android since 2007.

Trent Richards

Android never had to catch up to iOS. Apple has been trying to get iOS caught up to Android since 2007.

Lil bit

I knew it, I actually posted on a forum 2 days ago that mainly white ui backgrounds was probably coming. It’s what Sony did to jelly bean on Xperia, the sms and phone/adressbook/log apps have this and Apple, like Samsung, will never stop stealing from Sony.

Too bad Sony didn’t go all the way on this, but they have enough to be remembered as the first.

Anyway, what we see here is very relevant to android, it’s inevitable that Samsung will copy a lot from ios7 ui, the only problem I see is flagships with amoled, they can’t copy the white and light colors if they want to save battery.

Lil bit

I knew it, I actually posted on a forum 2 days ago that mainly white ui backgrounds was probably coming. It’s what Sony did to jelly bean on Xperia, the sms and phone/adressbook/log apps have this and Apple, like Samsung, will never stop stealing from Sony.

Too bad Sony didn’t go all the way on this, but they have enough to be remembered as the first.

Anyway, what we see here is very relevant to android, it’s inevitable that Samsung will copy a lot from ios7 ui, the only problem I see is flagships with amoled, they can’t copy the white and light colors if they want to save battery.

sky

looks like google is going to sue somebody

No One

Android is open source, so what can they sue?

sky

looks like google is going to sue somebody

No One

Android is open source, so what can they sue?

Võ Hoàng Trí Dũng

Apple doesn’t play fair. Not one bit.

Võ Hoàng Trí Dũng

Apple doesn’t play fair. Not one bit.

No One

Why would you care? Why would I care or anyway here care? It is none of anyone business here unless you are working for Samsung, HTC or any android device makers. More competition = more good thing for me to use, simple as that.

The only reason ppl care so much about this stuffs are because they like to show off their devices and to proof with other ppl that they have a better devices.

For me I love what Android can provide to user and I am glad to see Apple can bring it to iOS users.

No One

Why would you care? Why would I care or anyway here care? It is none of anyone business here unless you are working for Samsung, HTC or any android device makers. More competition = more good thing for me to use, simple as that.

The only reason ppl care so much about this stuffs are because they like to show off their devices and to proof with other ppl that they have a better devices.

For me I love what Android can provide to user and I am glad to see Apple can bring it to iOS users.

The One

No One said from another post:
“As soon as iPhone 5S release, I will be back to iPhone. Finally they have added the control centre for quick setting which is the 1 of 2 feature that I love about Android phone. Adding widget then it will be perfect for me.”

Bye Bye! Have fun with Bing! Stop trolling around here.

No One

Trolling about what? Are they not true?

The One

No One said from another post:
“As soon as iPhone 5S release, I will be back to iPhone. Finally they have added the control centre for quick setting which is the 1 of 2 feature that I love about Android phone. Adding widget then it will be perfect for me.”

Bye Bye! Have fun with Bing! Stop trolling around here.

No One

Trolling about what? Are they not true?

Natures gun

There is more to that, do some research. Google’s innovations are not free for all.

Natures gun

There is more to that, do some research. Google’s innovations are not free for all.

No One

I don’t need to do research since it has nothing to do with me. And I don’t give a damn who is going to sue who anyway. Because with this kind of concept, Microsoft can sue a lot of company who make software similar to MS Word and Excel like Open Office. What I am thinking is any company sue each other for copy software feature without copy the coding is stupid including Apple.

John-Phillip Saayman

Then why are you pointing it out if you don’t care who is sueing who?

No One

Because sky talk about it so I ask the question why? Is that a problem when I want to know something that I don’t know?

No One

I don’t need to do research since it has nothing to do with me. And I don’t give a damn who is going to sue who anyway. Because with this kind of concept, Microsoft can sue a lot of company who make software similar to MS Word and Excel like Open Office. What I am thinking is any company sue each other for copy software feature without copy the coding is stupid including Apple.

John-Phillip Saayman

Then why are you pointing it out if you don’t care who is sueing who?

No One

Because sky talk about it so I ask the question why? Is that a problem when I want to know something that I don’t know?

Trent Richards

You should understand that while Android is open, Google still owns the rights to it.

No One

That might be true but I highly doubt that Google can sue Apple over software features. And as I have posted below “any company sue each other for copy software feature without copy the coding is stupid including Apple sued other for slide to unlock”

Trent Richards

As I posted below, Google wont be suing Apple over this. That is not how they operate.

Trent Richards

You should understand that while Android is open, Google still owns the rights to it.

No One

That might be true but I highly doubt that Google can sue Apple over software features. And as I have posted below “any company sue each other for copy software feature without copy the coding is stupid including Apple sued other for slide to unlock”

Trent Richards

As I posted below, Google wont be suing Apple over this. That is not how they operate.

Trent Richards

Google isn’t Apple and they aren’t going to sue over something that was logical and eventually even Apple realized was a good idea. Google simply implements logical ideas much earlier than Apple does. Larry Page believes in sharing ideas and knowledge for the betterment of technology as a whole across the world.

Trent Richards

Google isn’t Apple and they aren’t going to sue over something that was logical and eventually even Apple realized was a good idea. Google simply implements logical ideas much earlier than Apple does. Larry Page believes in sharing ideas and knowledge for the betterment of technology as a whole across the world.

sky

I am quite pissed when I see this article. Android have shamelessly copied Apple idea…..years ago

sky

I am quite pissed when I see this article. Android have shamelessly copied Apple idea…..years ago

Trent Richards

Yeah I really want to take a ride in Larry Page’s time machine that he uses to steal all those future ideas :-)

Trent Richards

Yeah I really want to take a ride in Larry Page’s time machine that he uses to steal all those future ideas :-)

R4

Wow… Just read the comments, you guys look like Google brainwashed you. I have the latest android and iOS 7 is much better, just admit it. NFC is useless, I still haven’t used it even though everyone in my family has it, I just email it to them. Android has lots of glitches, it’s a known fact, the App quality in the AppStore is better and doesn’t crash every 5 minutes (like the stock android Facebook app). iOS7 also looks much easier to use.

R4

Wow… Just read the comments, you guys look like Google brainwashed you. I have the latest android and iOS 7 is much better, just admit it. NFC is useless, I still haven’t used it even though everyone in my family has it, I just email it to them. Android has lots of glitches, it’s a known fact, the App quality in the AppStore is better and doesn’t crash every 5 minutes (like the stock android Facebook app). iOS7 also looks much easier to use.

John-Phillip Saayman

You email every pic and 200 mb videos??

John-Phillip Saayman

You email every pic and 200 mb videos??

R4

No, i have shared clouds, i was talking about stuff like youtube links.

R4

No, i have shared clouds, i was talking about stuff like youtube links.

Dtect

Faggot.

NFC is useless to you because you clearly have never used it. Faster than email, faggot.

But hey, well done, faggatron, you have a notification shade now! Oh and there’s that “multitasking” feature you have now also. Airdrop too?! No way, panoramic photo ability?! [everything echos Android, so sharply.]

Trent Richards

Ok Dtect you are just making the Android community look bad with comments like these. Let’s try to raise the maturity level above middle school.

R4

Panorama has been on iOS6. My point is Air Drop is faster than NFC, much faster, you dont have to go around the room bumping your phone with others just to send a picture. yeah my HTC One has “Multitasking” all it does is decrease the battery life to 2 hours.

And whats with the homophobia? Im a neutral, im just stating that you guys shouldnt be so harsh on Apple.

Trent Richards

You seem to think that NFC is only for file transfer. We all have had Wifi direct for some time now. NFC is beneficial for things like ISIS and Google Wallet as well as quickly swapping a YouTube video link from one device to another. There is no denying that NFC is the best option for that last example.

R4

ok, imagine a situation where youre watching a video and the person you want to show a video is downstairs, next room or even on the other side of the room. Air Drop would be much quicker than NFC. If you have used AirDrop on OSX then you would understand.

Trent Richards

Ok now imagine that same scenario where they are right next to you or better yet, the scenario I use NFC for the most, wanting it to go from my phone to my tablet for a better viewing experience. Furthermore I have used Wifi direct many times which is basically what Air Drop is so you don’t need to take a condescending tone with me about having never used Air Drop. You are the one saying that NFC doesn’t have its uses and I am telling you that it does. Coming up with some specific scenario where Wifi direct is more convenient doesn’t mean NFC isn’t useful.

Dtect

Faggot.

NFC is useless to you because you clearly have never used it. Faster than email, faggot.

But hey, well done, faggatron, you have a notification shade now! Oh and there’s that “multitasking” feature you have now also. Airdrop too?! No way, panoramic photo ability?! [everything echos Android, so sharply.]

Trent Richards

Ok Dtect you are just making the Android community look bad with comments like these. Let’s try to raise the maturity level above middle school.

R4

Panorama has been on iOS6. My point is Air Drop is faster than NFC, much faster, you dont have to go around the room bumping your phone with others just to send a picture. yeah my HTC One has “Multitasking” all it does is decrease the battery life to 2 hours.

And whats with the homophobia? Im a neutral, im just stating that you guys shouldnt be so harsh on Apple.

Trent Richards

You seem to think that NFC is only for file transfer. We all have had Wifi direct for some time now. NFC is beneficial for things like ISIS and Google Wallet as well as quickly swapping a YouTube video link from one device to another. There is no denying that NFC is the best option for that last example.

R4

ok, imagine a situation where youre watching a video and the person you want to show a video is downstairs, next room or even on the other side of the room. Air Drop would be much quicker than NFC. If you have used AirDrop on OSX then you would understand.

Trent Richards

Ok now imagine that same scenario where they are right next to you or better yet, the scenario I use NFC for the most, wanting it to go from my phone to my tablet for a better viewing experience. Furthermore I have used Wifi direct many times which is basically what Air Drop is so you don’t need to take a condescending tone with me about having never used Air Drop. You are the one saying that NFC doesn’t have its uses and I am telling you that it does. Coming up with some specific scenario where Wifi direct is more convenient doesn’t mean NFC isn’t useful.

R4

But Airdrop is actually faster than NFC

Trent Richards

Email everything huh? Well that is fine if you want to live in the 90s but the rest of us enjoy new technology that makes things faster and easier. Furthermore, rather than NFC, we can also share between devices via Wifi direct which is even faster and easier than NFC.

R4

yes that is called Air Drop mate, its what iOS7 and OSX has. Email is pretty quick as well cuz you only need to tap 2/3 times and is the best alternative to airdrop

Trent Richards

Email everything huh? Well that is fine if you want to live in the 90s but the rest of us enjoy new technology that makes things faster and easier. Furthermore, rather than NFC, we can also share between devices via Wifi direct which is even faster and easier than NFC.

R4

yes that is called Air Drop mate, its what iOS7 and OSX has. Email is pretty quick as well cuz you only need to tap 2/3 times and is the best alternative to airdrop

Ivan Myring

Its not a problem with android if the Facebook app is poorly coded.

R4

Facebook app was just an example, i know its not google’s fault but companies are only investing a fraction of the sum of development cost on Android as they use on iOS. Also the SDK for Apple can be used by a 12 year old, the Google’s one doesnt have nearly as much features which is the reason for poor app quality from indies

Ivan Myring

Its not a problem with android if the Facebook app is poorly coded.

R4

Facebook app was just an example, i know its not google’s fault but companies are only investing a fraction of the sum of development cost on Android as they use on iOS. Also the SDK for Apple can be used by a 12 year old, the Google’s one doesnt have nearly as much features which is the reason for poor app quality from indies

vgergo

Most of these revolutionary inventions struck me with the question: “I can’t beleive they didn’t have that?” – auto updates, preview thumbnails, notification switches, apps running parallel, full screen browsing. And they will keep lacking these until later this year. My biggest compliment to iOS users for putting up with a crippled system like theirs.

vgergo

Most of these revolutionary inventions struck me with the question: “I can’t beleive they didn’t have that?” – auto updates, preview thumbnails, notification switches, apps running parallel, full screen browsing. And they will keep lacking these until later this year. My biggest compliment to iOS users for putting up with a crippled system like theirs.

Apple_Nexus

Whilst you’re right iOS has been lacking in features what most Android and other mobile operating system uses don’t realise is iOS does run very smooth and very well. Everything feels polished, everything works together well. I own both the Nexus 7 and an iPhone 5 and even though I can do more with the Nexus it sits there gathering dust most the time.

Apple_Nexus

Whilst you’re right iOS has been lacking in features what most Android and other mobile operating system uses don’t realise is iOS does run very smooth and very well. Everything feels polished, everything works together well. I own both the Nexus 7 and an iPhone 5 and even though I can do more with the Nexus it sits there gathering dust most the time.

Võ Hoàng Trí Dũng

iOS runs smooth because REAL multi-tasking isn’t present, an app will be hibernated, just like in Windows. Now I really want to see how it will go with the multi-tasking.

Võ Hoàng Trí Dũng

iOS runs smooth because REAL multi-tasking isn’t present, an app will be hibernated, just like in Windows. Now I really want to see how it will go with the multi-tasking.

Trent Richards

Yeah, I deal with iOS devices all the time at work. 4.1 and up devices run just as smooth as iOS 6 devices. Also as others have pointed out, it is easy to run so smoothly when doing so little. The more impressive thing to me is that Jelly Bean runs just as smooth while doing so much more.

Trent Richards

Yeah, I deal with iOS devices all the time at work. 4.1 and up devices run just as smooth as iOS 6 devices. Also as others have pointed out, it is easy to run so smoothly when doing so little. The more impressive thing to me is that Jelly Bean runs just as smooth while doing so much more.

Blowntoaster

I think it’s good that IOS is adopting some Android like features. Hopefully this will ease the patent war a bit and maybe even allow both sides to use some unique features from the other’s OS.
Make the mobile experience by sharing ideas n features…

Blowntoaster

I think it’s good that IOS is adopting some Android like features. Hopefully this will ease the patent war a bit and maybe even allow both sides to use some unique features from the other’s OS.
Make the mobile experience by sharing ideas n features…

Võ Hoàng Trí Dũng

Well, Apple sued Samsung and Google for copying theirs. Now they are doing the copying.

Võ Hoàng Trí Dũng

Well, Apple sued Samsung and Google for copying theirs. Now they are doing the copying.

Rooney-

Now why don;t google sue Apple!!!:-)

Rooney-

Now why don;t google sue Apple!!!:-)

No One

Sue because of?

No One

Sue because of?

Rooney-

Don’t you see apple copying features from Android?

Rooney-

Don’t you see apple copying features from Android?

No One

I do and I love it, because it will be good for iOS users. And Android is open source so again why Google sue Apple?

No One

I do and I love it, because it will be good for iOS users. And Android is open source so again why Google sue Apple?

Rooney-

“And Android is open source so again why Google sue Apple?”

Wow! You are so brainy mate!!

Rooney-

“And Android is open source so again why Google sue Apple?”

Wow! You are so brainy mate!!

No One

I might be so explain to me so I can see how smart you are.

No One

I might be so explain to me so I can see how smart you are.

Hassan Muhammad

(…no need to wonder around the room bumping your phone with others, said Craig Federighi….looooooooooooooool :D , there is a method called ( WiFi-Direct ) and it is damn fast in sharing, i believe it will be available on iOS 15 , looooooooool and when i does – as usual – the apple CEO then will present it as an innovation though as if no one else done it before

Hassan Muhammad

(…no need to wonder around the room bumping your phone with others, said Craig Federighi….looooooooooooooool :D , there is a method called ( WiFi-Direct ) and it is damn fast in sharing, i believe it will be available on iOS 15 , looooooooool and when i does – as usual – the apple CEO then will present it as an innovation though as if no one else done it before

No One

They are introducing new features for iOS 7, where do they say that is an innovation? May be I miss that?

No One

They are introducing new features for iOS 7, where do they say that is an innovation? May be I miss that?

Hassan Muhammad

They don’t have to say the word innovation but they always CLAIM that their products are the best, just remember what they had said when Samsung had first introduced the Tab 7.0 a couple years ago, they said that it is useless…what could someone possibly do with this size..it is neither a mobile phone nor a tablet, yet after a couple of years they introduced the iPad mini, and as usual.. ( the best product in the market…most convenient size..blah balh balh)…..I do not hate apple, the point is I hate their action and their arrogance

No One

Any company out there not claim their product is the best?

Hassan Muhammad

They don’t have to say the word innovation but they always CLAIM that their products are the best, just remember what they had said when Samsung had first introduced the Tab 7.0 a couple years ago, they said that it is useless…what could someone possibly do with this size..it is neither a mobile phone nor a tablet, yet after a couple of years they introduced the iPad mini, and as usual.. ( the best product in the market…most convenient size..blah balh balh)…..I do not hate apple, the point is I hate their action and their arrogance

No One

Any company out there not claim their product is the best?

Võ Hoàng Trí Dũng

Haha, that’s what Apple does best.

Võ Hoàng Trí Dũng

Haha, that’s what Apple does best.

Võ Hoàng Trí Dũng

Well, Apple just keep going around suing everyone for copyright issues. I wonder why they haven’t sue themselves first? And just to be prank, the UI of iOS 7 looks even worse than iOS 6 to me with that Windows Phone status bar and f*cking color themes.

Võ Hoàng Trí Dũng

Well, Apple just keep going around suing everyone for copyright issues. I wonder why they haven’t sue themselves first? And just to be prank, the UI of iOS 7 looks even worse than iOS 6 to me with that Windows Phone status bar and f*cking color themes.

John-Phillip Saayman

Lol @ comments. But the only thing you can say is that it’s an improvement for iOs. Cause it was getting so boring. But bashing NFC? Seriously? Apple is now introducing bluetooth share for the first time.. I’ve been able to do that for 7 years

No One

Over wifi not bluetooth and it is new features not innovation.

John-Phillip Saayman

I didn’t say innovation. .. And they said bluetooth

No One

Nah, I am using HTC One at the moment so I don’t against NFC even though I don’t use it. My point is it is nice for Apple to keep up their game and bring new feature to their platform.

Trent Richards

Keep up or get left in the dust. Those are Apple’s options.

No One

That is so true but sure every company will do the same.

Trent Richards

Indeed this is not something specific to Apple and the only company that it does not currently apply to is the one leading the pack. Currently that is Google.

John-Phillip Saayman

And I know they say WiFi but I didnt comment on that.

John-Phillip Saayman

Looks like you’ve got something against NFC anyway. ..

John-Phillip Saayman

Lol @ comments. But the only thing you can say is that it’s an improvement for iOs. Cause it was getting so boring. But bashing NFC? Seriously? Apple is now introducing bluetooth share for the first time.. I’ve been able to do that for 7 years

No One

Over wifi not bluetooth and it is new features not innovation.

John-Phillip Saayman

I didn’t say innovation. .. And they said bluetooth

No One

Nah, I am using HTC One at the moment so I don’t against NFC even though I don’t use it. My point is it is nice for Apple to keep up their game and bring new feature to their platform.

Trent Richards

Keep up or get left in the dust. Those are Apple’s options.

No One

That is so true but sure every company will do the same.

Trent Richards

Indeed this is not something specific to Apple and the only company that it does not currently apply to is the one leading the pack. Currently that is Google.

John-Phillip Saayman

And I know they say WiFi but I didnt comment on that.

John-Phillip Saayman

Looks like you’ve got something against NFC anyway. ..

Dtect

It’s funny how the most indepth and well presented article I’ve found is on a Android news website…

iOS7? Looks good… in some places. New features SCREAM “Android”. There’s nothing revolutionary yet. New icons are much better! I’d be interested to know how AirDrop works… Wifi maybe?

Apple does a great job with encryption, something we really need to see more of on all platforms.

Dtect

It’s funny how the most indepth and well presented article I’ve found is on a Android news website…

iOS7? Looks good… in some places. New features SCREAM “Android”. There’s nothing revolutionary yet. New icons are much better! I’d be interested to know how AirDrop works… Wifi maybe?

Apple does a great job with encryption, something we really need to see more of on all platforms.

Arxadius Stark

Well, I guess this was to be expected. You can get a skinned version of Android 4.1 to get the iOS feel, so why not have a skinned version of iOS 7 to get the Android feel! XD

Arxadius Stark

Well, I guess this was to be expected. You can get a skinned version of Android 4.1 to get the iOS feel, so why not have a skinned version of iOS 7 to get the Android feel! XD

Lucas

Y un gestor de archivos? Y la posibilidad de abrir archivos con otra app que no sea la predefinida?
I miss a file manager? And what about the possibility of opening files/pdf/videos with differents apps?
Android win here, no doubt.

Lucas

Y un gestor de archivos? Y la posibilidad de abrir archivos con otra app que no sea la predefinida?
I miss a file manager? And what about the possibility of opening files/pdf/videos with differents apps?
Android win here, no doubt.

Icareaboutandroid

Why the hell is this news on Android Authority?? WTF!!

Isn’t any interesting news about android, that you guys need to post iOS and Apple news? Who cares what they do… it’s not Android related!

Stay with what this website is all about.. Android!

SeraZR™

if u dont care about it then why post a comment in the first place?? -_-

Trent Richards

If you haven’t figured it out yet, AA covers the entire mobile industry with primary focus on Android.

Icareaboutandroid

Why the hell is this news on Android Authority?? WTF!!

Isn’t any interesting news about android, that you guys need to post iOS and Apple news? Who cares what they do… it’s not Android related!

Stay with what this website is all about.. Android!

SeraZR™

if u dont care about it then why post a comment in the first place?? -_-

Trent Richards

If you haven’t figured it out yet, AA covers the entire mobile industry with primary focus on Android.

Alu Zeros

Apple finally catches up to android in some ways. Still not as customizable. I think apple does a better job allowing you to reorganize your incoming order of notifications. However with android customizations you get a plethora of info on locks creek with widgets and customization apps. What apple and android miss is more gestirizarion navigation for apps and turning features on and off instead of tiny buttons. Both need more practical function and navigation features with voice assistants, (read incoming texts, etc.). Both need a true unified messaging app with all communication pulling into one location and the ability to reply back. android needs better battermanagement, apple needs be more open on keyboard api. Apple also needs a third party default app switch options and at least a file management for files on phone and ones downloaded. Android needs better headphone mic functions and allow physical volume controls. Ios still better jailbroken, to truly compete with android. Iphone still better hands free with phone headphone mic (nonbluetooth), and practical hands free voice assistant tasks of interacting back to make corrections to complete tasks. It is what it is.

Alu Zeros

Apple finally catches up to android in some ways. Still not as customizable. I think apple does a better job allowing you to reorganize your incoming order of notifications. However with android customizations you get a plethora of info on locks creek with widgets and customization apps. What apple and android miss is more gestirizarion navigation for apps and turning features on and off instead of tiny buttons. Both need more practical function and navigation features with voice assistants, (read incoming texts, etc.). Both need a true unified messaging app with all communication pulling into one location and the ability to reply back. android needs better battermanagement, apple needs be more open on keyboard api. Apple also needs a third party default app switch options and at least a file management for files on phone and ones downloaded. Android needs better headphone mic functions and allow physical volume controls. Ios still better jailbroken, to truly compete with android. Iphone still better hands free with phone headphone mic (nonbluetooth), and practical hands free voice assistant tasks of interacting back to make corrections to complete tasks. It is what it is.

You are retarded. You are owner of marvelous Jailphone! congratulations, now your friends must be making jokes of you. (Jailphone now with windows UI and Android innovations for 99.99 contract two years)

rameshkarthickk

To every nerd out there

Whatever you shout over there will never be listened by Apple. They are always going to get inspirtion from their rivals and as such.

So instead of making such angry comments against Apple, can we just stop this shouting, save our energy and try some new apps and give feed back to developers so that these may become a feature of our Android in the near future and a hope of it coming IOS a bit later

rameshkarthickk

To every nerd out there

Whatever you shout over there will never be listened by Apple. They are always going to get inspirtion from their rivals and as such.

So instead of making such angry comments against Apple, can we just stop this shouting, save our energy and try some new apps and give feed back to developers so that these may become a feature of our Android in the near future and a hope of it coming IOS a bit later

Here at Apple we “Replicate over Innovate”
It is much cheaper to “polish up” others hard work.
If you don’t like it too bad, we WILL sue you.

Sincerely ,
Jonny Ives (Apple Development)

;)

mrwirez

I received this in my inbox this afternoon.

Dear Hater,

Here at Apple we “Replicate over Innovate”
It is much cheaper to “polish up” others hard work.
If you don’t like it too bad, we WILL sue you.

Sincerely ,
Jonny Ives (Apple Development)

;)

john

Dear Iphone user. are you owner of marvelous Jailphone? congratulations, now your friends must be making jokes of you. (Jailphone now with windows UI and Android innovations for 99.99 contract two years)

Vineen Manarang

iOS7 is the result of merging the already-existing Android features into the Metro-ish look of Windows Phone. This is not an innovation at all.